The Clue
Northwestern capital (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SALEM
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Notes
The answer SALEM is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
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Definition
SALEM as a noun:
1. (Salem, capital of Oregon) = capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
2. a city in northeastern Massachusetts; site of the witchcraft trials in 1692
3. a city in southern India